Send us Fan Mail Are you an Advanced Degree Candidate (ADC) asking if it's possible to break into management consulting? The short answer is "YES!" Today, we’ll break down: Why consulting firms hire ADCsPathways to break inRecruiting tips and tricksMake sure you look into the spring "bridge" programs that top firms (i.e., MBB, L.E.K., ClearView) put on. Lea ... Show More
Oct 30
S25E5: Bain Evaluates MBA Candidates Before Interview Invites Even Go Out
Send us Fan MailWhether you’re targeting McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or Tier 2 / Big 4 strategy firms, your evaluation can start before interview invites even go out.Many firms bring MBA candidates in for a group case or a 1-on-1 session first – the sessions are evaluative.Maile Dyer, a ... Show More
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Oct 29
S25E4: MBB Raised Starting Pay Even as AI Targets Junior Consulting Jobs
Send us Fan MailAI was supposed to kill junior consulting jobs. Then McKinsey, BCG, and Bain raised starting pay to $120,000 for pre-MBA hires and $200,000 for post-MBA hires.So why would 3 firms lock in higher base pay for junior consulting jobs?And is the raise as big as it loo ... Show More
12m 38s
Oct 28
S25E3: Inside Healthcare Consulting: 2 Partners on AI, Specialists, and Hiring
Send us Fan MailBen van der Schaaf of Arthur D. Little and Stephane Budel of DeciBio land in the same place on AI – it makes everyone faster, but the experience to know which questions to ask is what clients still pay for.Ben’s example: a colleague with 25 years in quality system ... Show More
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Feb 2020
363: Consulting success beyond what I thought was possible (ex Accenture Strategy Consultant)
https://www.firmsconsulting.com Meet Daniel Ramirez. Ex Accenture strategy consultant, Duke graduate, and an FC Insider. Watch to get practical advice to help you achieve #careersuccess, regardless of if you are trying to become a partner at big 4 (PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, E&Y), at M ... Show More
21m 37s
Sep 2025
811: Look at long term (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
How do you decide on which firm you want to join? For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss the decision-making criteria for choosing a firm, the three levels of consultant, and the impact of learning from a senior partner i ... Show More
14m 24s
Oct 2023
30. Consulting 101: Feat. Jane Licurse
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we break down everything you've ever wanted to know about consulting ranging from a day in the life, how do projects get staffed, what to expect in the interview and more. We also have an honest discussion about business school, burnout and mor ... Show More
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